The Last Blue poses the question of morality and justice through a captivating love story.” – The Independent “Morley has constructed a memorable and moving narrative, complicated by the troubles of the past and shadowed by the risk of betrayal, which probes what it means to truly be seen and understood for oneself.”Released on: Aug. · A novel not to be missed. Morley explores, with the sensuality and insight, the violence resulting from intolerance, ignorance and preconceived ideas. The Last Blue poses the question of morality and justice through a captivating love story.” The Independent "The writing, oh, man, the writing!Brand: Pegasus Books. · Book reviews and author interviews with a Southern focus. I sla Morley’s novel The Last Blue is an incredible story set in the mountains of Kentucky. Although it is certainly a love story, the novel is characterized by its unflinching emotional realism, and at .
Overcoming Prejudice and Claiming Identity: The Last Blue by Isla Morley. Whilst working on her novel Above (Two Roads, ), Isla Morley came across by chance an online article on the Fugate family of Troublesome Creek, Kentucky. Morley recalls that what she found was "what appeared to be a hand-painted daguerreotype of Martin Fugate, his wife and seven children, four of whom were an. The Last Blue offers readers plenty of food for thought. If you are part of a book club, I'd highly recommend reading and discussing The Last Blue. While there are no known blue people today, racism comes up in many other ways and it's worth thinking about our reactions to those who differ from us. More about Isla Morley. Isla Morley's The Last Blue is written from a unique perspective on the Blue's of Kentucky: a small, secluded culture of people only recently come to light in wider awareness. What is different about this compelling book is that it is a profoundly riveting love story told from many angels, addressing family loyalty, love of one's homeland, and.
A luminous narrative inspired by the fascinating real case of "the Blue People of Kentucky" that probes questions of identity, love, and family. Panning across the rural aesthetic of eastern Kentucky, The Last Blue is a captivating love story and an intimate portrait of what it means to be truly one of a kind. Isla Morley's The Last Blue is written from a unique perspective on the Blue's of Kentucky: a small, secluded culture of people only recently come to light in wider awareness. What is different about this compelling book is that it is a profoundly riveting love story told from many angels, addressing family loyalty, love of one's homeland, and the triumph of romantic love against all odds. The Last Blue poses the question of morality and justice through a captivating love story.” – The Independent “Morley has constructed a memorable and moving narrative, complicated by the troubles of the past and shadowed by the risk of betrayal, which probes what it means to truly be seen and understood for oneself.”.
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